1.Precipitating and aggravating factors in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a cross-sectional study
Yang LI ; Yuan JIA ; Yuya XIAO ; Hui WANG ; Yayun ZHAO ; Yongfeng ZHANG ; Juan JIAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2024;28(3):189-194
Objective:To investigate the precipitating and aggravating factors in patients with fibromyalgia (FMS) compared to patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods:This study was conducted from January 2015 to November 2021, using a cross-sectional survey research method, based on references to develop a patient-reported "onset and exacerbation triggers questionnaire", and surveyed patients with FMS and RA at the same time, and counted the types and proportions of onset and exacerbation triggers in the two groups of patients and used the chi-square test to make comparisons between the groups.Results:A total of 415 patients with FMS and 200 patients with RA participated the survey. 146 patients with FMS (35.2%) and 38 patients with RA (19.0%) reported morbidity triggers. Experiencing physical injury (71, 17.1%), wind-cold/cold-dampness (30 patients, 7.2%), mental stress (26, 6.2%), and exercise fatigue (10 patients, 2.4%) were the common morbidity triggers for FMS. More FMS patients reported to have experienced physical injuries and mental stress before the onset of the disease compared to RA patients [8.2%(17/200), χ2=5.41, P=0.020; 1.5%(3/200), χ2=6.82, P=0.009]. Exacerbation triggers were reported by 319 patients with FMS (76.9%) and 137 patients with RA (68.5%), in the order of weather changes (219 patients, 52.7%), physical labor (192 patients, 46.2%), mood swings (147 patients, 35.4%), sleep deprivation (145 patients, 34.9%), and mental stress (130 patients, 31.3%). The proportion of FMS patients with symptom exacerbation due to physical labor [46.2%(192/415)], mood swings[35.4%(147/415)], sleep deprivation[34.9%(145/415)], mental stress[31.3%(130/415)], and infection [9.3%(39/415)] was significantly higher than that of RA patients [35.0%(70/200), χ2=7.00, P=0.008; 19.5%(39/200), χ2=16.22, P<0.001; 13.5%(27/200), χ2=30.79, P<0.001; 17.5%(35/200), χ2=13.14, P<0.001; 3.0%(6/200), χ2=8.15, P=0.004). Conclusion:More than a third of FMS patients reported precipitating factors, and nearly four fifths FMS patients reported at least one aggravating trigger. FMS patients are likely to be more sensitive to environmental changes and perceived stress than RA patients.
2.Preparation and In Vitro Characterization of Gelatin Methacrylate for Corneal Tissue Engineering
Yayun YAN ; Yanyan CAO ; Rong CHENG ; Zhizhong SHEN ; Yajing ZHAO ; Yixia ZHANG ; Guohong ZHOU ; Shengbo SANG
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2022;19(1):59-72
BACKGROUND:
Corneal disease is second only to cataract considered as the leading cause of blindness in the world, with high morbidity. Construction of corneal substitutes In Vitro by tissue engineering technology to achieve corneal regeneration has become a research hotspot in recent years. We conducted in-depth research on the biocompatibility, physicochemical and mechanical properties of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (rBM-MSCs)-seeded gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) as a bioengineered cornea.
METHODS:
Four kinds of GelMA with different concentrations (7, 10, 15 and 30%) were prepared, and their physicchemical, optical properties, and biocompatibility with rBM-MSCs were characterized. MTT, live/dead staining, cell morphology, immunofluorescence staining and gene expression of keratocyte markers were performed.
RESULTS:
7%GelMA hydrogel had higher equilibrium water content and porosity, better optical properties and hydrophilicity. In addition, it is more beneficial to the growth and proliferation of rBM-MSCs. However, the 30%GelMA hydrogel had the best mechanical properties, and could be more conducive to promote the differentiation of rBM-MSCs into keratocyte-like cells.
CONCLUSION
As a natural biological scaffold, GelMA hydrogel has good biocompatibility. And it has the ability to promote the differentiation of rBM-MSCs into keratocyte-like cells, which laid a theoretical and experimental foundation for further tissue-engineered corneal stromal transplantation, and provided a new idea for the source of seeded cells in corneal tissue engineering.
3.Biocompatible chitosan/polyethylene glycol/multi-walled carbon nanotube composite scaffolds for neural tissue engineering.
Shengbo SANG ; Rong CHENG ; Yanyan CAO ; Yayun YAN ; Zhizhong SHEN ; Yajing ZHAO ; Yanqing HAN
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2022;23(1):58-73
Carbon nanotube (CNT) composite materials are very attractive for use in neural tissue engineering and biosensor coatings. CNT scaffolds are excellent mimics of extracellular matrix due to their hydrophilicity, viscosity, and biocompatibility. CNTs can also impart conductivity to other insulating materials, improve mechanical stability, guide neuronal cell behavior, and trigger axon regeneration. The performance of chitosan (CS)/polyethylene glycol (PEG) composite scaffolds could be optimized by introducing multi-walled CNTs (MWCNTs). CS/PEG/CNT composite scaffolds with CNT content of 1%, 3%, and 5% (1%=0.01 g/mL) were prepared by freeze-drying. Their physical and chemical properties and biocompatibility were evaluated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that the composite scaffolds had a highly connected porous structure. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and Raman spectroscopy proved that the CNTs were well dispersed in the CS/PEG matrix and combined with the CS/PEG nanofiber bundles. MWCNTs enhanced the elastic modulus of the scaffold. The porosity of the scaffolds ranged from 83% to 96%. They reached a stable water swelling state within 24 h, and swelling decreased with increasing MWCNT concentration. The electrical conductivity and cell adhesion rate of the scaffolds increased with increasing MWCNT content. Immunofluorescence showed that rat pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells grown in the scaffolds had characteristics similar to nerve cells. We measured changes in the expression of nerve cell markers by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and found that PC12 cells cultured in the scaffolds expressed growth-associated protein 43 (GAP43), nerve growth factor receptor (NGFR), and class III β-tubulin (TUBB3) proteins. Preliminary research showed that the prepared CS/PEG/CNT scaffold has good biocompatibility and can be further applied to neural tissue engineering research.
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Axons
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Chitosan/chemistry*
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Nanotubes, Carbon/chemistry*
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Nerve Regeneration
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Polyethylene Glycols
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Porosity
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Rats
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Tissue Engineering/methods*
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Tissue Scaffolds/chemistry*
4.The current situation of the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome
Yang LI ; Yuan JIA ; Yuya XIAO ; Hui WANG ; Yayun ZHAO ; Yongfeng ZHANG ; Juan JIAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2022;26(9):596-602
Objective:To investigate the currentstatus of the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), and analyze the related factors in order to improve the diagnostic level of the disease.Methods:A survey was carried out, A "FMS diagnosis table" was developed. The demographic data and past medical experience of patients were recorded. The rates of misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis were calculated. The specific misdiagnosed cases were recorded and analyzed. According to the previous diagnosis history, patients were divided into misdiagnosed group, missed diagnosis group and correct diagnosis group. The demographic characteristics, medical history and disease severity in the misdiagnosis group and missed diagnosis group were statistically analyzed, and compared with the correct diagnosis group. The reasons for missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis were explored.Results:A total of 277 patients were included in the survey. Only 19.1%(53 cases) of patients were correctly diagnosed, 22.7%(63 cases) of patients were misdiagnosed, 58.1% of patients were missed. The mean time from first symptom to disease diagnosis was (51.0±81.2) months. They were often misdiagnosed as osteoarthritis ( n=21, 33.3%), rheumatoid arthritis ( n=13, 20.6%), lumbar disease ( n=12, 19.0%), and anxiety and depression ( n=11, 17.4%). Patients' social and economic status such as age, income, educational level and the diagnosis level of pain related clinicians in medical institutions at all levels were factors that might influence misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis rate. In terms of demographic characteristics, the correctly diagnosed group had a lower average age of (44±13) years ( t=8.64/9.20, P<0.05), a higher proportion of employees, a higher monthly income ( χ2=7.10/6.87, P<0.05), and a higher education level ( χ2=7.12, P<0.05). In terms of visits, the rate of visits to other medical institutions (private hospitals) in the missed diagnosis group was higher, and the number of doctors visited was also lower. In terms of illness, the diffuse pain index (WPI) score and FMS symptom severity (SSS) score were lower in the missed diagnosis group. Conclusion:The current situation of the diagnosis of FMS in China is not optimistic, and the diagnosis should be differentiated from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical and lumbar diseases, and cardiac diseases. In order to reduce the misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis of this disease, it is necessary to strengthen the public education, improve the understanding of this disease in primary care doctors, and physicians in orthopedics, acupuncture and pain departments.
5.Establishment of UPLC Fingerprint of Hefu Zhiyang Decoction and Content Determination of 8 Components
Lijuan LIU ; Ya ZHAO ; Yayun WU ; Ruizhi ZHAO ; Chuanjian LU
China Pharmacy 2021;32(16):1982-1987
OBJECTIVE:To establish th e fingerp rint and c onduct cluster analysis of Hefu zhiyang decoction (HFZYD),and establish the method for content determination of 8 components,so as to provide reference for the quality control of HFZYD. METHODS:UPLC method was adopted. The determination was performed on ACQUITY UPLC BEH C 18 column with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile- 0.1% glacial acetic acid solution (gradient elution )at the flow rate of 0.25 mL/min. The column temperature maintained at 30 ℃,and detection wavelength was 236 nm. The sample size was 5 μL. The fingerprint of 10 batches of HFZYD was established with Similarity Evaluation System of TCM Chromatographic Fingerprints (2012 edition). Compared with substance control ,the common peaks were identified. The similarity evaluation was conducted. SPSS 21.0 software was used to conduct cluster analysis of 10 batches of samples. The contents of 8 components such as gallic acid in 10 batches of samples were determined by above UPLC. RESULTS :There were 34 common peaks in the UPLC fingerprint of 10 batches of HFZYD , identified as peak 1 was gallic acid ,peak 10 was ferulic acid ,peak 13 was astilbin ,peak 23 was paeonol ,peak 28 was dictamnine,peak 31 was obacunone ,peak 32 was fraxinellone ,and peak 34 was osthole. Its similarity with the control fingerprint was 0.923-0.979. Among 10 batches of samples ,S1,S2,S5,S6,S7,S8 and S 10 were clustered into one category ,and S 3,S4 and S 9 were clustered into one category. The average contents of above 8 components were 0.596-0.714,0.262-0.321,7.647-9.859, 0.113-0.644,0.170-0.202,0.854-1.281,0.631-0.857,3.243-3.548 mg/g,respectively. CONCLUSIONS :UPLC fingerprint and the method for content determination of 8 components in HFZYD are established successfully.
6.28-hydroxy-3-oxoolan-12-en-2-oic acid and miR-451 synergistically inhibit the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer AGS cells and its possible mechanism
SUN Hui ; HUA Weiwei ; CHEN Xiwen ; LI Yajuan ; QIN Wei ; YIN Zixin ; ZHAO Ya ; LIU Yanqing ; QIAN Yayun
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2021;28(11):1081-1086
[摘 要] 目的:探索南蛇藤提取物齐墩果烷型五环三萜(28-hydroxy-3-oxoolean-12-en-2-oic acid)协同miR-451对人胃癌AGS细胞增殖、迁移的影响及其可能的分子机制。方法:用miR-451过表达慢病毒感染AGS细胞,并用盐酸多西环素(DOX)10或100 ng/ml诱导24 h,构建过表达miR-451的细胞AGS/miR-451+。采用10、20、40、80、160 μmol/L的齐墩果烷型五环三萜处理AGS/miR-451+细胞,MTT法、划痕实验分别检测细胞增殖和迁移能力的变化,WB法检测细胞中mTOR通路及凋亡相关蛋白表达水平的变化。结果:成功构建过表达miR-451的AGS/miR-451+细胞。与未加药对照组相比,齐墩果烷型五环三萜处理后AGS/miR-451+细胞的增殖抑制率均呈时间和浓度依赖性升高(P<0.05或P<0.01),细胞迁移率均显著降低(P<0.05或P<0.01)。齐墩果烷型五环三萜处理组细胞中,mTOR 信号通路相关蛋白的表达量均有所降低(P<0.05或P<0.01);凋亡相关蛋白中,Bcl2的表达量下降,BAX、caspase-3、caspase-1及细胞色素c的表达量升高(P<0.05或P<0.01)。结论:齐墩果烷型五环三萜能够协同miR-451抑制人胃癌AGS细胞的增殖与迁移,其机制可能与影响凋亡和mTOR信号通路相关蛋白的表达有关。
7.The clinical efficacy of ginger in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients: a systematic review
Tiantian ZHAI ; Nannan DING ; Yayun ZHAO ; Lusi PEI ; Qimei JIN ; Zhuying GAO ; Xuemei YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(25):1994-2001
Objective:To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of oral ginger capsule or ginger powder in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients.Methods:Computers searched Chinese Journal Full-text Database (CNKI), China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Wanfang Database, PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library about oral chemotherapy in patients with cancer ginger correlation clinical curative effect of nausea and vomiting randomized controlled trial, supplemented by other search methods, the time range was built until July 2019. Quality evaluation and data extraction were performed independently by two investigators, and Meta analysis was performed by RevMan5.3 software.Results:A total of 12 articles and 13 studies were included, with a total of 1 105 patients. Meta-analysis showed that oral ginger capsule or ginger powder reduced the incidence of acute vomiting (risk ratio value was 0.76, 95% confidence interval was 0.59-0.98, P<0.05) and the severity of vomiting (mean difference value was-0.79, 95% confidence interval was-1.36--0.23, P<0.01), including the severity of acute vomiting (mean difference value was-1.39, 95% confidence interval was-2.72--0.06, P<0.05) and the severity of delayed vomiting (mean difference value was-0.46, 95% confidence interval was-0.82--0.10, P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in the incidence and severity of acute and delayed nausea ( P>0.05). Conclusions:This study demonstrates that oral ginger capsule or ginger powder is a complementary treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients, and more high-quality studies are needed to validate its clinical efficacy in the future.
8.Prognosis of fetuses with cystichygroma and nuchal translucency/nuchal fold thickening on prenatal echography.
Yayun WANG ; Yuan CHEN ; Mengmeng YANG ; Fangfang XI ; Qitao ZHAN ; Ying JIANG ; Baihui ZHAO ; Qiong LUO
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2019;48(4):434-438
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze the prognosis of fetuses with cystic hygroma (CH) or nuchal translucency (NT) or nuchal fold (NF) thickening detected by prenatal echography.
METHODS:
From January 2014 to December 2015, 124 fetuses with CH and NT/NF thickening on prenatal echography were enrolled from Women's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. The basic clinical information, ultrasonic results, pregnancy outcomes and newborn follow-ups were analyzed. The cases were grouped by prognosis and the factors affecting prognosis were analyzed with logistic regression.
RESULTS:
There were 85 cases of labor induction including one stillbirth and 39 cases delivered. Except one infant who died after birth, all live births survived with good prognosis. Univariate analysis showed that the gestational age at diagnosis of poor prognosis group was earlier than that of good prognosis group (<0.01); and the former group also had higher hydrops fetalis rate and additional structural anomalies rate (all <0.01). Multivariate regression analysis showed that hydrops fetalis (=90.105, <0.05) and additional structural anomalies (=61.854, <0.05) were risk factors of poor prognosis in fetuses with CH and NT/NF thickening.
CONCLUSIONS
Fetuses with diagnosed CH or NT/NF thickening on prenatal ultrasonography are likely to be associated with chromosomal abnormality. Early gestational weeks, hydrops fetalis and additional structural anomalies may indicate poor prognosis.
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Humans
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Hydrops Fetalis
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etiology
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Infant, Newborn
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Lymphangioma, Cystic
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diagnosis
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Nuchal Translucency Measurement
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Prognosis
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Ultrasonography, Prenatal
9.Study on the Absorption Characteristics of Naringin in situ Single-pass Intestinal Perfusion Model of Rats
Runzhi CHEN ; Yayun SHANG ; Qixing LI ; Xing LI ; Jie ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2018;29(9):1194-1197
OBJECTIVE:To study absorption characteristics of naringin in situ single-pass intestinal perfusion model of rats. METHODS:UPLC method was established for the content determination of naringin and naringenin in intestinal perfusion samples of rats. The in situ single-pass intestinal perfusion model of rats was adopted to investigate intestinal(duodenum,jejunum,ileum and colon)absorption and metabolic characteristics [apparent permeability coefficient(Peff),absorptivity,metabolic rate] of naringin(10 μ mol/L). RESULTS:The linear range of naringin and naringenin were 1.25-40,1.25-40 μ mol/L(R2=0.999 4, 0.996 6). The detection limit were 0.5,0.4 μ mol/L,and limit of quantitation were all 1.25 μ mol/L. Precision of inter-day and intra-day,recovery and stability in HBSS solution,perfusion fluid of small intestine and colon were all in line with the standard. Peffof naringin in duodenum,jejunum,ileum and colon of rats were(0.28 ± 0.19),(0.71 ± 0.17),(0.30 ± 0.02),(0.59 ± 0.19) (n=6),without statistical significance(P>0.05).Absorptivities were(2.90±2.14)%,(6.38±3.61)%,(3.69±0.56)%,(6.64± 2.12)%(n=6). Naringin could be metabolized to naringenin in 4 intestinal segments of rats,with metabolic rate of(2.98 ± 1.51)%,(2.53 ± 1.31)%,(2.24 ± 1.33)%,(0.70 ± 0.20)%(n=6). The lowest absorptivity and the highest metabolic rate of naringin were occurred in the duodenum,there were statistical significance compared with colon(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Naringin shows poor permeability and poor absorption in the intestinal tract of rats.There was no specific absorption site in the rat' s intestines for naringenin;naringin could be metabolized to naringenin in small intestine and colon,but metabolic rate of naringin in small intestine is higher than in colon.
10. Technical guidelines for seasonal influenza vaccination in China (2018-2019)
Luzhao FENG ; Zhibin PENG ; Dayan WANG ; Peng YANG ; Juan YANG ; Yanyang ZHANG ; Jian CHEN ; Shiqiang JIANG ; Lili XU ; Min KANG ; Tao CHEN ; Yaming ZHENG ; Jiandong ZHENG ; Ying QIN ; Mengjiao ZHAO ; Yayun TAN ; Zhongjie LI ; Zijian FENG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2018;52(11):1101-1114
Seasonal influenza vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza virus infection and complications from infection. Currently, China has licensed trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV3) and quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4), including split-virus influenza vaccine and subunit vaccine. Except for a few major cities, influenza vaccine is a category Ⅱ vaccine, which means influenza vaccination is voluntary, and recipients must pay for it. To strengthen the technical guidance for prevention and control of influenza and operational research on influenza vaccination in China, the National Immunization Advisory Committee (NIAC) Influenza Vaccine Technical Working Group (TWG), updated the 2014 technical guidelines and compiled the "Technical guidelines for seasonal influenza vaccination in China (2018-2019)" . The main updates in this version include: epidemiology, disease burden, types of influenza vaccines, northern hemisphere influenza vaccination composition for the 2018-2019 season, IIV3 and IIV4 immune response, durability of immunity, immunogenicity, vaccine efficacy, effectiveness, safety, cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit. The influenza vaccine TWG provided the recommendations for influenza vaccination for the 2018-2019 influenza season based on existing scientific evidence. The recommendations described in this report include the following: Points of Vaccination clinics (PoVs) should provide influenza vaccination to all persons aged 6 months and above who are willing to be vaccinated and do not have contraindications. No preferential recommendation is made for one influenza vaccine product over another for persons for whom more than one licensed, recommended, and appropriate product is available. To decrease the risk of severe infections and complications due to influenza virus infection among high risk groups, the recommendations prioritize seasonal influenza vaccination for children aged 6-59 months, adults ≥60 years of age, persons with specific chronic diseases, healthcare workers, the family members and caregivers of infants <6 months of age, and pregnant women or women who plan to become pregnant during the influenza season. Children aged 6 months through 8 years require 2 doses of influenza vaccine administered a minimum of 4 weeks apart during their first season of vaccination for optimal protection. If they were vaccinated in 2017-2018 influenza season or a prior season, 1 dose is recommended. People more than 8 years old require 1 dose of influenza vaccine. It is recommended that people receive their influenza vaccination by the end of October. Influenza vaccination should be offered as soon as the vaccination is available. For the people unable to be vaccinated before the end of October, influenza vaccination will continue to be offered for the whole season. Influenza vaccine is also recommended for use in pregnant women during any trimester. These guidelines are intended for use by staff members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at all levels who work on influenza control and prevention, PoVs staff members, healthcare workers from the departments of pediatrics, internal medicine, and infectious diseases, and staff members of maternity and child care institutions at all levels.

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